hey thanx! you just admitted 1500 black csa troops
The actual 1st Louisiana Native Guards, consisting of Afro-Creoles, was formed of about 1,500 men in April 1861 and was formally accepted as part of the Louisiana militia in May 1862. The Native Guards unit (one of three all-black companies) never saw combat while in Confederate service, and was largely kept at armÂs length by city and state officials; in fact, it often lacked proper uniforms and equipment.
from your link, add the 1500 confederate pensioners noted earlier you have the 3k
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